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New Classic LA is a website engaged with the avant garde music scene in Los Angeles.

Founded in 2011 by Nick Norton and now run by Richard An, we feature concert reviews, interviews with artists, and a calendar of events we think our readers will be interested in.

New Classic LA, as a project of Equal Sound, enjoys 501(c) 3 nonprofit status. Please consider supporting our work with a donation.

Upcoming Concerts

Monday, October 5 2026
  • Monday Evening Concerts: Morton Feldman — Rothko Chapel
    Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
    8:00 PM

    MEC’s ECHOI performs Morton Feldman’s Rothko Chapel, with early Feldman works and choral music by Josquin des Prez.

    Event information: https://www.mondayeveningconcerts.org/rothko-chapel-1-1

Wednesday, October 7 2026
  • Piano Spheres: Charlemagne Palestine
    The Brick temporary annex, 619 N. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA
    8:00 PM

    A performance of Strumming Music.

    Event information and tickets: https://pianospheres.org/event/charlemagne-palestine-in-concert/

Thursday, October 8 2026
  • UPEND: Body/Head
    Zebulon
    8:00 PM

    Kim Gordon and Bill Nace perform as Body/Head, presented by UPEND.

    Event information and tickets: https://upend.la/